HR Lead

Barr Engineering Co.

HR Lead overseeing human resources operations and strategic direction at Barr Engineering Co. Collaborating with leadership on talent management and employee relations initiatives.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for the strategic direction, planning, and performance of the BSG HR function
Collaborate with BSG leaders and corporate HR staff to align HR activities with company-wide goals
Responsible for fostering development and use of consistent HR processes across the BSGs
ensure immediate and future BSG talent needs are addressed with robust staffing strategies in line with Barr’s talent management framework
Oversee coaching program delivery in BSGs and other staff development programs in coordination with BSG and company leadership
serve as HR representative for employee concerns across the BSGs, manage and advise on complex employee relations issues
ensure compliance with company policies and employment law
Advise on engagement, development, and retention strategies and tactics
guide BSG HR operations, including budgeting, recruiting, training, and policy adherence
Lead salary and bonus setting processes for the BSGs, promoting equity and alignment with company guidelines
contribute to and lead company-wide HR initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
10+ years of progressive HR experience
Providing strategic HR partnership to senior leaders
Leading employee relations investigations, advising on complex personnel matters, and ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies
Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Project or program management experience
ability and willingness to travel to other Barr offices
strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic HR partnershipemployee relations investigationscompliance with employment lawHR best practicesproject managementstaffing strategiesbudgetingrecruitingtrainingpolicy adherence

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationadvisingcoachingleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingdevelopment strategiesretention strategies

Certifications

bachelor’s degree in human resources